ENDORSEMENTS 101 Pathways to the future with the Foundation High School Plan
What is the Foundation HS Plan? A new, more flexible graduation program that allows students to pursue their individual interests. A 26 credit program that includes: Five endorsement options that allow students to focus on a related series of courses A higher performance category called Distinguished Level of Achievement Performance Acknowledgments that note outstanding achievement
What is an Endorsement? Areas of specialized study for high school. They are similar to college majors. There are 5 areas students can choose from: Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Multidisciplinary Studies Public Service Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Why is this important? Choices determine options Most of the very best jobs available now and in the future require education and training beyond a high school diploma. The choices made in high school will determine your future options. To best prepare yourself now for the transition to post-high school education or quality workforce training, choosing and taking the right classes is essential.
Arts and Humanities The humani0es offers students an opportunity to study ancient and modern literature, history, language and culture. These courses allow students an opportunity to explore and understand how other cultures live. Students interested in the performing arts of music and theatre, as well as the visual arts, may find this endorsement suitable for them. Possible career paths and interest areas include courses related to: Poli0cal Science, World Languages, Cultural Studies, English Literature, History, and Fine Arts.
Arts and Humanities 2 levels each in two languages other than English (LOTE) 4 levels in the same LOTE 4 levels in American Sign Language (ASL) Courses from one or two areas (music, theater, art, dance) in fine arts English elec0ves not included in Business and Industry Social Studies
Business and Industry Incorporates a large number of career paths and student interests. LISD offers over 90 courses which fall within this par0cular endorsement. Possible career paths and interest areas for the Business & Industry Endorsement may include: Database Management; Informa0on Technology, Communica0ons, Accoun0ng, Finance, Marke0ng, Graphic Design, Architecture, Construc0on, Welding, Logis0cs, Automo0ve Technology, and Agricultural Science.
Business and Industry! Agriculture* Arts*&*Audio/Video*&* Tech* Finance** Marketing** Food*and*Natural* Resources* Hospitality*and*Tourism* *Information*Technology* Manufacturing** Architecture*and* Construction** Technology*Applications* and*communications* * Business*Management* and*administration** Transportation*or* Distribution*and*Logistics* *English*electives*in*public* speaking,*debate,* advanced*broadcast* journalism,*advanced* journalism*including* newspaper*and*yearbook**
Multidisciplinary Studies Allows students to select courses from each of the endorsement areas. Students can sa0sfy this endorsement by taking advanced CTE courses which prepare the student to enter the workforce successfully. This endorsement can also be earned if students successfully complete advanced courses in mul0ple content areas sufficient to complete the Founda0on Program with a Dis0nguished Level of Achievement (DLA). All career pathways iden0fied in all cluster and endorsement areas would fall into the mul0disciplinary endorsement area.
Multidisciplinary Studies 4 advanced courses from other endorsement areas 4 credits in each founda0on subject area, including English IV and chemistry and/or physics 4 credits in Advanced Placement, Interna0onal Baccalaureate, or dual credit selected from English, mathema0cs, science, social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts
Public Service Students will enroll in courses directly related to health science, educa0on, law enforcement, culinary arts, hospitality and the armed forces. Public services incorporates careers in human services, law enforcement and public safety, the military, culinary arts, and educa0on. Human services careers include careers as a nurse, physician s assistant, hospital administrator, nutri0onist, clergy, counselor, etc. Law Enforcement and Public Safety include careers such as mediator, law clerk, paralegal, detec0ve, security guard, criminal inves0gator, bailiff, and fish and game warden. Within the educa0on Sources: TEA area, Gradua0on students Toolkit and may LISD be interested in career fields such as teacher, athle0c trainer, principal,
Public Service Within the educa0on area, students may be interested in career fields such as teacher, athle0c trainer, principal, college professor, school psychologist, diagnos0cian, or counselor. Students interested in a career with the military (JROTC) may also choose to pursue this endorsement.
Public Service Human Services Law Correc0ons and Security Health Science Public Safety Educa0on and Training Government and Public Administra0on Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
STEM Students need to complete courses directly related to: Environmental Science, Technology, Engineering, Advanced Mathema0cs, and Computer Science. May be the right pathway for a student interested in careers such as a biochemist, bioengineer, civil engineer, pharmacist, nurse, psychiatrist, anesthesiologist, orthodon0st, lab technician, scien0st, medical assistant, and forensic science technician.
STEM Career and Technical Educa0on (CTE) courses related to STEM Computer Science Mathema0cs Science Combina0on of no more than two of the categories listed above
For More Information: Please visit lisd.net Select Resources à Parents à Gradua3on/HB5 h9p://lisd.net/domain/805 OR See the LISD Parent Student Guide to the Founda5on High School Plan (FHSP) Sources: TEA Gradua0on Toolkit and LISD Parent Student Guide to the FHSP